"Dear Republican Friend:

"As you know, I have been active in Michigan politics for many years. As a grassroots activist and then as your Michigan Republican National Committeewoman, I have worked tirelessly to promote Republican candidates. And twice as a pro-life candidate for the U.S. Senate, I have asked you and Republicans across the state to support my candidacy. "

"Needless to say, I have seen the sunny side of politics and sadly, on occasion, the darker side. "

"Last weekend I, along with some of my children and newest grandchild, attended the Michigan Republican convention. I was there to say hello to many of my old friends and to attend several meetings with Governor Mitt Romney. Additionally, my children wanted to see their Uncle Mitt. We had a wonderful time. As it turned out the only thing that marred this really great gathering of Michigan Republicans was the flyer placed upon the cars of convention-goers attacking Mitt's character and particularly his position on abortion. Thus the reason for this letter. "

"I have known Mitt my entire adult life. I met him for the first time when he returned home to Michigan, his family, and Ann after serving two years as a missionary. From that day to this he has never wavered in his love for Ann and for his five sons and their families. He has made a name for himself in business because of his acumen and his integrity. When the Salt Lake Olympics were mired in corruption and scandal he was the man of principal our nation's leaders called upon to set things right again."

"Mitt entered politics to bring fiscal integrity and good business practices into government. These were his skills and he was passionate about making government work for the people. This is the way that most people enter the political arena. They have issues that drive them and these were his."

"I believe that throughout life you are constantly growing and hopefully gaining wisdom. In other words we are a work in progress. That's why the word "gospel" means good news. "

"In 2003 Mitt was drawn into the debate on stem cell research and was told by one of the scientists he spoke to that after 14 days you destroy the embryo. These three words changed him forever and he knew from that point on that he must become a vocal standard bearer for the pro-life cause. Despite the overwhelming support of the Massachusetts legislature as well as popular opinion in his state, he did not support the stem cell research legislation even in light of the fact that his beloved wife, Ann, has multiple sclerosis. He declared publicly in an op-ed in the Boston Globe that he was pro-life and since then has become an advocate, as Governor, for policy and legislation that support pro-life positions. "

"I believe that instead of asking how somebody gets to a belief and then belittling him or her on the road they traveled to get there, we should be welcoming them. The whole point of having a belief is to live it yourself and then to try convincing others that it is a worthy place to be. Today we should be celebrating the fact that we have someone like Mitt Romney who is willing to stand and fight for all Americans everywhere......born and yet to be born. Mitt is a champion for life. "

"Ronald Reagan always referred to America as a shining city upon a hill. I believe that America, today more than ever, needs a man like Mitt."

"Sincerely,

Ronna Romney